Born: July 31, 1955 in Kalamazoo
Marital Status: Married
Children: Jacob, Isaiah, Maria, Caitlin and Benjamin
Employment/Military Record: Former national sales/marketing manager for a Fortune 500 Co., former executive director of Alternatives Kalamazoo/Pregnancy Care Center, faith-based non-profit center providing services to those facing unplanned pregnancies.
Community Activities: President, Board of Directors, Grand Rapids-based Partners in Ministry; president, board of SHALOM
Religion: Protestant